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In the Sixties, conglomerates were all the rage.

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Today, public companies don't like the idea of conglomerates. People want to buy something in which they know where they are putting their money - into the food business or the oil and gas business. They don't want to put their money into a hodge-podge as a general rule.

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When you live in Vancouver, you realize most of the population is in eastern North America.

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I went into radio in 1965 when I got a license for CJOR 600 AM. It was my second business.

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Radio had been very good to me as a car dealer. It's flexible, and it's fast - you can get on the air in an hour and change your message - and compared to other types of media, it's very good value.

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My dad made a huge impact on me in terms of right and wrong.

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When I was 8 years old, I sold garden seeds.

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What I like most about an aquarium is that all ages, from toddlers to pre-schoolers to retired grandparents, can really enjoy the wonders of the sea.

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I track some long hours.

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I probably fly twice a week, within Canada and the States.

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Biography

Nationality: Canadian

Type: Businessman

Born: October 1st, 1928

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